Ingredients Needed
Guanciale / Pancetta / Bacon. Traditionally Guanciale (cured pork cheek) is used but as it’s not easy to find, Pancetta or bacon can be substituted. Eggs. The secret to creamy Carbonara is using mostly egg yolks. Use the best quality, free-range eggs you can find. Cheese. I like using a combination of Parmesan and Pecorino or Grana Padano. The combination of cheeses adds depth of flavor to the finished sauce and seasons it perfectly. Olive oil. Salt and black pepper. Spaghetti. You can use any pasta but Spaghetti is my first choice. Remember to reserve 2 cups of the pasta’s cooking water as it’s an important part of the sauce.
How to make Spaghetti Carbonara
Can I make this ahead?
I wouldn’t suggest making the recipe fully, ahead. Because it comes together so quickly, it’s also not really necessary since all the elements can be prepared while the pasta water boils and the pasta cooks.
Easy pasta recipes
Cheesy pull apart garlic bread Easy side salad with lemon dressing A simple salad with leaves of your choice, shaved mushrooms and lemony dressing.
